Scarlet Begonia

Oh you can't get away that easily, especially putting it right there in you title.

Zap!!!

[color:green]Ridiculous, Ridiculous, Ridiculous

Yippee!

I just found some interesting natural remedy info on insomnia, but it is also beneficial for increasing energy as well even for those who don't suffer from sleeplessness.

http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Chinese%20Medicine/mckenna69.htm

http://www.holistichealthtools.com/insomnia.html

THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER

By Masaru Emoto

Is one of the books mentioned in the movie, I read it last year and it is really amazing. It talks about the effect our thoughts, feelings and actions have on water.

One experiment took two water bottles and put them in the microwave. One was plain and the other had the word love taped on a piece of paper facing into the bottle. When they came out of the microwave the love bottle was unaffected and the other was scrambled.

A Buddhist Monk blessed a stagnant lake that was too murky to see the bottom. I forget how long he blessed it but the lake actually started to clear and the bottom became visible as people along the side watched it happen.

Considering we are 70% + water, it make me think if water reacts that way so do I, it has a lot of implications for healing ourselves and the planet.

I would highly recommend this movie, two thumbs up!

Happy Belated Birthday Lazlo, I hope that you had a wonderful day, my condolences for you grandpa.

B-day Meditation

- The object of one's enthusiasm is at least as important as the enthusiasm itself-

Happy Birthday I hope you have a good one.

B-day Meditation

"The Brain is both a transmitter and a receptor"

Where are the Canadian date???

Ha!Ha!Ha!

Happy Birthday little Aslan,

B-day Meditation

- Many tragedies are enacted in the name of love-

All the best to you and your family :-)

I went up to my home town last weekend and there were snow banks about 12 feet high, and shoveled walkways up to my knees. It was pretty fun to bomb around on the back roads though. I love winter and especially this year since it was a late bloomer.

I have a few friends that were adopted and they all seem to have different takes on what that means to them.

My mom's aunt had to give up her daughter and recently met her, she couldn't believe the amount of similarities between them. They seemed to share many personality traits and mannerisms. Even though they had never met until 40 years later.

Another friend of mine has a twin brother and an adopted sister who is older then the twins. My friend and her brother are very athletic -so are the adoptive parents- and the adopted sister is very artistic from what my friend tells me the sister was always a trouble for the parents and caused them a lot of heart ache. To me it sounds like she was misunderstood and although loved probably could have gained a lot of insight by meeting her birth parents, which my friend had no desire to do.

A couple that my parents have known for over thirty years and who's children (both adopted) I grew up with recently lost their grandfather, and even though it was not their birth grandfather they had known him all their lives he taught them lots of things and I remember their mother remarking that it was as though that was their grandfather. Which of course it is, blood relations are one bond, but in my opinion the people that love and raise you are your family.

I feel that it is a wonderful thing for people to reach out and adopt a baby and become a family at the same time there is always that bond however unspoken or unknown that we share with the people we come from. You can never have too much family.

"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart

No Rod I'm sorry I don't but I am sure someone does. :-0

Did someone say RIDICULOUS?

Oh ya!

Hey Margaret, I hope that you had an amazing B-day sounds like it anyway. To bad I couldn't make it down but there is always next year.

Hope you have a most ridiculous day

[color:green]Did someone say ridiculous?

Thanks everyone for the B-day wishes, they are much appriciated.

BoogieKnight you are truely a chivalrous Knight, Thank you for the most beautiful day.

P.S. I wish everyone a great V-day, with lots of love and happiness.

Happy Birthday Bitch

I watched it last night and it was surprising. There were a lot of bands that I didn't even know existed and they are actually really good.

"By the way, did she get to keep her job? I mean it was a noble thing to do and all but if I through garbage at someone while I was driving around in the company truck you can bet I would be looking for work the next day".

In one article she said that it was a Sat. and she was just shopping.

I had a friend that was hit by a car while riding their bike and the person never even stopped to see if they were ok. Which they kinda were, no permanent damage.

But ya I agree that guy had a lot of pent up rage.

Oops Pardon me, yes trademark is probably the term. I wasn't sure but what I mean is that if you are using that term and are not registered with a board then the jig is up. Thanks for the info though I'll be sure not to use the P word.

Let's see the different between reputable treatment and plain tugging. Well Registered Massage Therapy - RMT- (Massage Therapy)-MT- either on of these terms is a patented, therefore anyone using it should be reputable. Also if you go personally to book and appointment and there are pictures of anatomical (I mean muscles and such) on the walls, posture pictures things like that, information on increasing you health that's usually a good sign.

On the other hand if there are "ladies" in high, high heels and mini shirts run for the hills unless that is what you are seeking.

Hey Howler, sorry to say but you have to get a note from your doctor for disability; although once you have that I can provide the treatments. Usually with any disability or benefits you need a referral for massage therapy. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is easily tested for though and I could do that this weekend if you are interested. But unfortunately it does go with the territory when you are consistently "loading" the arms and carrying heavy items this is a common condition. The muscles in the neck that attach to the 1st and 2nd ribs will shorten and the nerves that run between them get "pinched" some people also suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome from that position as well, and some cases are caused at the wrist.

We can chat more when you are here if that sounds good to you.

Nice try bouche,

I gotta go to workie now, thanks for all the input so far.

Ok thanks for the input, I'll use these as practice answers for the questions and please let me know if they are unclear of if you need more info.

1) Swedish vs. Shiatsu

- Swedish massage is an out dated term (although everyone still uses it) it is compiled of mostly general long sweeping motions. In a Massage Therapy course we learn "modern†techniques too, like myofascial release techniques and Trigger Point Therapy. Myo refers to muscle and Fascial refers to the covering over the muscle which is the same as that layer of "sub skin" on chicken when you peel away the top layer. The fascial system covers the whole body and hence if one area becomes adhered to another movement is impaired and pain begins, if you don't break up the areas that are stuck it will spread to involve more tissues.

With Trigger Point Therapy we look for areas where the muscle has formed a "knot". The definition of a Trigger Point is "a hyperirritable spot within a tight band of tissue". When normal muscle contraction occurs the fibers move towards each other and when they relax they move apart when there is a knot and the muscle contracts it contracts even more in the area of the knot which creates a burning sensation when the muscle is being used, and an intense pulling sensation when it is being stretched.

Ok so Massage can treat "knots" and muscle soreness, it helps to restore the natural flow of fluids as well, by releasing the tension in the connective tissue (muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia etc) therefore the blood, lymph and interstitial fluid (fluid between cells) can flow freely. This also increases the body’s ability to heal, keep the body clean (through the immune system) and to form new healthy tissue.

Shiatsu translates to "finger pressure" and is based on the yin/yang elements. By using specific pressure on points along the meridians it releases the body’s natural flow of Chi. Chi is the origin the power of life.

The meridians control body movement (blood, gas, air, water) communication from outside to inside the body and visa versa, and also regulate the organs.

A Shiatsu Therapist is assessing for areas of excess and deficiency and working to restore balance equally to front, back and left, right.

It is helpful for releasing Trigger Points as well and can be effective for certain muscular conditions.

I hope that answers your question if you need more info please let me know.

I'm in!

Sorry that all appeared as one paragraph the internet is acting crazy tonight, my apologies if it is hard to read.

Hey everyone,

I have been invited to be a guest on a Radio show in Peterborough and the interviewer has asked me to compile a list of questions they could ask me which would increase awareness in my field, which is Massage Therapy.

I would really like to hear what sorts of questions any of you have which will help me to narrow in on the key concepts people are interested in knowing.

Also if anyone is currently or has previously been involved in treatment and would like to share their "testimonials" please do.

Thanks so much,